February 13, 2025

Uganda

Current Context : At least 15 people were killed and over 100 others went missing after heavy rains led to landslides in eastern Uganda in Africa.

About Uganda:

  • Location:East-Central Africa; landlocked
  • Borders DRC, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Tanzania.
  • Capital:
  • Geography:Features a plateau, volcanic mountains (Rwenzori & Virunga), Lake Victoria (Africa’s largest lake).
  • Lake Victoria (Africa’s largest lake and the world’s second-largest freshwater lake) forms the southern boundary of the country with Tanzania and Kenya.
  • Rivers:Includes Victoria Nile, Albert Nile, and Katonga.
  • Biodiversity:Hosts 50% of the world’s mountain gorillas and 11% of global bird species.
  • Independence:Achieved from Britain in 1962.
  • Languages:English and Swahili are official.
  • Economy:Dominated by agriculture; growing tourism sector.
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